Diana Kohnle
Thursday, January 3, 2013
(HealthDay News) -- Grief is a normal reaction to any type of loss, from death to divorce.
The American Academy of Family Physicians offers this advice about healthy ways to grieve:
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Reach out to loved ones to talk about how you're feeling and what you're going through. Don't be afraid to ask for help.
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Try to quickly resume your everyday routine.
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Get plenty of exercise and sleep each day.
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Eat a healthy, nutritious diet.
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Don't turn to alcohol.
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Avoid making major decisions too soon after your loss.
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Acknowledge the emotions you are feeling. It's perfectly acceptable to cry, to feel angry or even to feel numb.
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